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GIFTING! TIME TO FIND THE RIGHT GIFT (BOOK) FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST. Shelley Lawrence Main Point Books
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T’S THE MOST WONDERFUL time of the year! At least, that’s what the song says. But for many, it’s a stressful scramble to find the perfect present for everyone. Fear not! Here are some great ideas to help make a dent in your list this year. There’s something for everyone, so dive in and get gifting! Let’s start with the younger set. "Construction Site, Merry and Bright" by Sherri Duskey Rinker and A.G. Ford is a great choice for the tiny trucker in your life. There are fun, liftable flaps to encourage interactive reading and help little ones develop motor skills. Your child will get a kick out of trying to guess what’s under each flap. The book is a great read-along, and the trucks are really cute!
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2022 edition is completely revised and updated. And this year the editors put the environment front and center, showcasing eco-warriors and wonders of the natural world. There are also sections on pop-culture icons, sports heroes and achievers under 16. It’s a gift the entire family will enjoy. A cookbook is always a welcome present. And let’s face it, you’ll likely reap the benefits! For the baker in your life, best-selling author Dorrie Greenspan offers up "Baking with Dorie: Sweet, Salty & Simple." Each of the 150 mouth-watering recipes is easy, accessible and uses everyday ingredients. The chapters run the gamut from breakfast sweets to cakes, pies, cobblers and crisps. Sounds yummy, doesn’t it? I may get this for someone I know.
Got a pint-sized Star Wars fan on your list? Celebrate the holidays with "Star Wars: A Vader Family Sithmas" by Jeffrey Brown. This charming book features force-wielding snowball fights, gingerbread Death Stars, sledding with Han Solo, and lots more to keep your small fry—and you—engaged.
For the vegetarian or veggie lover, there’s "Milk Street Vegetables" by Christopher Kimball. Kimball takes us on a world tour with 250 recipes showcasing unique spices and techniques. Do chili-spiked carrots, skillet-charred Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes with harissa and pistachios sound good? That’s a small sample of the delicious dishes in this book.
How about putting the new Guinness World Records book under the tree? The
Aspiring mixologists will appreciate "The Cocktail Workshop." Philly’s own Steven
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